The societal ruminations within the fiery judder of "1000 Deaths," the dreamy churn of "The Charade," and the falsetto blues of "Till It's Done," fueled as much by current planetary ills and race relations as the same ones that prompted the works of D'Angelo's heroes, strike the deepest.

i know i'm late for this but idc , i love this album it's a CLASSIC, timeless cant stop listening to it and it's Black music, sounds hard,i know i'm late for this but idc , i love this album it's a CLASSIC, timeless cant stop listening to it and it's Black music, sounds hard, love songs, freak song and its funky…Expand

One of the best Funky/Soul/Rock album that I ever heard in my life! D'Angelo is so **** perfect! What a great Christmas present ♥ I'm in loveOne of the best Funky/Soul/Rock album that I ever heard in my life! D'Angelo is so **** perfect! What a great Christmas present ♥ I'm in love with this album. That's all! xoxo

I got a metacritic account to rate this album, D'angelo has really transformed himself, he has managed to epitomize the highlights of blackI got a metacritic account to rate this album, D'angelo has really transformed himself, he has managed to epitomize the highlights of black music in one record and managed to make it sound fresh and revolutionary, which only artists like Prince managed to achieve. The lyrics are dense, as one critic says 'weighty', only artists like Kendrick Lamar can come close. 'The Charade' covers black oppression, 'Degradation so loud that you can't hear the sound of our cries' and 'Another Life' is possibly the greatest love song ever written. 'Sugah Daddy' is shocking and 'Betray My Heart' is funkjazz, did you ever think you'd be listening to funkjazz in your lifetime? Unmissable. 100%…Expand

A lauded Genius returns from the depths of American music to concoct an opus that delivers on all counts. This masterpiece is a landmark onA lauded Genius returns from the depths of American music to concoct an opus that delivers on all counts. This masterpiece is a landmark on this generation's musical landscape similar to what Songs in the Key of Life, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club band and Dirty Mind were for their generation. D'angelo, now having delivered three classics, feels more in his element then ever before. The violent urge of "1000 Deaths", the unyielding romanticism of "Really Love" and "Another Life, the drunken dreamy funk of "Prayer" provide the listener with no chance to predict where they are headed next unlike most music provided today.

If you are troubled to find anything on this album that doesn't resonate or inspire you, then you need to check your pulse because you're likely dead.…Expand

D'Angelo's Black Messiah knew it didn't have to be good to impress; a fourteen-year gap between albums from any artist would turn headsD'Angelo's Black Messiah knew it didn't have to be good to impress; a fourteen-year gap between albums from any artist would turn heads whether it was good or not. With that said, it is mightily humbling that this new album can be so powerfully present and conscious of what it aims to do with its sound and message. This album truly is the audible equivalent to gold. Few albums are so moving and spiritual. Black Messiah is an expansive and brilliant album from any aspect; the craftsmanship is excellent, the singing is amazing, and the message is ever so prevalent. It was the right choice to release the album early in order to respond to this year of so much tragedy.…Expand

Sounds really boring and for the most part, I can't hear what he's singing. I saw all the good reviews and thought I was gonna be listening toSounds really boring and for the most part, I can't hear what he's singing. I saw all the good reviews and thought I was gonna be listening to something out of this world. Instead got some 1960's jazz sounding album with terribly boring melodies. If you suffer from chronic insomnia, this album is a must-have for you!…Expand